Excel V Pre & Post Treatment Information

Following the rules and tips below will result in the best possible outcome with the least risk of unsatisfactory results from laser treatment.

DOWNTIME: The skin reactions seen after Excel V vary depending on what was treated. If redness or rosacea is treated, there is the most potential for downtime. Please plan accordingly and do not book a laser appointment if you cannot have downtime for 3-5 days.

BEFORE EXCEL V:
  • No self-tanning cream or spray tan for 3 weeks before treatment.
  • YOUR VISIT WILL BE MORE EFFICIENT IF YOU COME IN WITH NO MAKEUP ON AND NO JEWELRY.
  • If you are having laser hair removal, please come shaved unless we have requested that you do not shave. Failure to shave will result in a $75 shaving fee.
AFTER EXCEL V:
  • Makeup can be worn immediately after your treatment, using clean brushes, disposable applicators, or clean fingertips.
  • If your skincare includes acids, wipes, or retinol, it is suggested to discontinue for 5-7 days after treatment. Moisturize all inflamed brown spots multiple times per day. Pure Dermatology recommends Avene Cicalfate which can be purchased at Pure Dermatology; it speeds healing and sun protects at the same time. If not using Cicalfate, any fragrance-free over the counter ointment like Vaseline, Vaniply, or Aquaphor may be used.
  • Make sure to continue daily sun protection.
  • IF TREATING REDNESS- swelling is normal and can last 3-5 days. It can make your under-eye puffy during the recovery period.
  • Brown spot treatment can have some crusting or scabbing, which will flake off and lighten over 7 days.
  • If you have redness, then icing over the first day may be helpful. Do not apply ice directly to skin and only apply cold for 5 minutes max per hour.
  • You may resume your normal exercise routine the day of Excel V.

BRUISING: Unlikely from treatment. In fact, we treat bruising with Excel V and offer bruise treatment as a free service after filler injection.

IMMUNE SUPPRESSION: Excel V does not break down skin. It is compatible with immune suppression. Please discuss your condition with your Pure Dermatology physician before treatment.

PREGNANCY: We do not want to subject your unborn child to unnecessary stress, so do not perform Excel V during pregnancy.

BREASTFEEDING: Since topical numbing is not necessary, Excel V is compatible with breastfeeding.

COLD SORES/INFECTION: If you have a history of herpes or cold sores or a history of staph infection occurring anywhere on the face, please let us know before your appointment. Make sure to continue daily sun protection.

CONTACT THE OFFICE IMMEDIATLEY FOR THE FOLLOWING: BLISTER, SKIN BURNS, PAIN, ANY TYPE OF NEW RASH.

Please call with any questions before your appointment, at 504-226-7873.